There are 10 ways to get from Portsmouth to York by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 56m£81–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus Ukn14
8h 30m£36–72Drive 255.6 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Yorkcar 255.6 mi
4h 31m£63–91Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
5h 29m£107–251Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoketrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 16m£135–225Train via Horsham
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Howdentrain
- Take the train from Howden to Yorktrain
7h 28m£104–189Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4h 45m£114–275Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
6h 3m£95–324Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 19m£87–338Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
6h 39m£102–230
Portsmouth to York by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to York is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to York is to train via London which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to York. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at York via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to York. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at York via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Portsmouth and York is 265 miles. The road distance is 257.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to York without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Portsmouth to York, including transfers.
Portsmouth to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to York train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to York is to train via London which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and York, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to York via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to York via London Heathrow Airport in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to York train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to York is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Portsmouth to York.
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